Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316

TR- COTTONWOOD CREEK· Monona, Iowa· Built 1960· Earth· 39 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 82.4% in IA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDIA02770

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Monona County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316?

Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316?

Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316 is owned by Monona County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316 built?

Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316?

Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316?

Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-10316 has a dam height of 39 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.